Intel Core i5-10210U vs i5-8265U – a close call but the i5-10210U is a bit faster
Comet Lake and Whiskey Lake are on the comparison “table” again. We have selected two suitable candidates – Core i5-10210U vs i5-8265U. Let’s continue and we’ll see which one is the better mid-range CPU.
Quick Specs
Both CPUs share a lot of similar specs – the same core count (4 core, 8 threads), the same cache size (6MB), the same TDP levels (15W / 25W / 10W), the same max memory size (64GB), and the same base frequency (1.60 GHz). Even the bulk price is the same for both of them – $297.00 USD. The only differences are the Boost clock – 4.20 GHz for the Core i5-10210U and 3.90 GHz for i5-8265U, and the memory support (DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 to DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133).
We have the feeling that this battle will be a tough call.
More detailed specs here – Intel Core i5-10210U / Intel Core i5-8265U.
Оur comparison table is down below.
| Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel Core i5-8265U | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Base / Max frequency | 1.60 – 4.20 GHz | 1.60 – 3.90 GHz |
| Cache | 6MB Intel Smart Cache | 6MB Intel Smart Cache |
| TDP / up / down | 15W / 25W / 10W | 15W / 25W / 10W |
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 |
CPU Benchmarks
Ok, the Core i5-10210U is 11% faster compared to i5-8265U. Not a big difference but it will help you when choosing a laptop.
Results are from the Cinebench 20 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)
Which one is better – Core i7-10510U or i5-8265U?
That’s a good question but everything depends on the price of the particular machine. If you have to choose between those 2 CPUs look first at the other hardware – ports, SSD/HDD, and the size of the installed RAM. Keep that 11% difference in mind and maybe, in the end, this will be the key factor for your choice.
All laptops with Core i5-10210U:
All laptops with Core i5-8265U:
Author: Nikolay Palaozov
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Which one is better for multi tasking programming asus zenbook umd431a or i5 10210u?
The comparison was between 2 intel processors that are quite close in spec and price. Your question is about an AMD processor vs an intel processor. Wrong forum, stay on topic